Few home designs express classic Americana and cottage comfort like wood siding. Wood-sided houses are charming, natural, and timeless. Unfortunately, the siding itself can be hard to care for. If you’re not careful, the elements will warp and damage your siding — leading to potentially expensive repairs. How can you maintain your wood siding to keep …
Decks are home additions that come with endless benefits, from a place to soak up the sun at home to hosting barbecues and enjoying a peaceful cup of coffee in the morning. But, in order to keep your deck in tip-top shape, there are some maintenance tips you should follow. Keep reading to learn more. Inspect …
As the old saying goes, there’s never a second chance to make a first impression. Think back to the last time you were looking to purchase a home. The exterior appearance was a big deal, right? A home that looked great on the outside created a positive impression leaving you more likely to take a …
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Gutters divert water away from your home and protect your foundation and landscaping. When there is a lot of water runoff, gutters can redirect water away from your home to prevent flooding. For those with basements, gutters are a given. So, gutters are a good thing, but when not properly maintained, they can do more harm …
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There are few repairs that strike dread in the heart of a homeowner quite like a roof repair, or worse yet, a roof replacement. Most homeowners will go to great lengths to avoid that particular reality for as long as possible. Unfortunately, this means that we often eschew a sensible roof maintenance plan in favor of …
Winter is on its way once again. That means it’s time to start preparing your home for the cold weather that is on the horizon. It’s important to keep your home protected from potential damage that could occur due to wet, snowy, and freezing weather. With some basic precautionary measures, you can help ensure that your …
When you start making a list of fall projects you need to do outside the home, things such as removing leaves, pruning ice-vulnerable branches and limbs, reseeding and fertilizing the lawn, winterizing shrub and flower beds, and finding and sealing leaks probably jump to mind quickly and occupy the top of the list. Chances are …
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Gutter guards are a popular tool to collect leaves and prevent rain from spilling over the sides of your roof haphazardly, but are they really worth your time, effort, and money? It’s an unfortunate fact that gutters and downspouts are constantly collecting debris that needs to be cleaned out. Many gutter guards claim to slow …
Here in the Pacific Northwest, courtesy of the abundant rainfall, we’re fortunate to have some of the world’s most beautiful forests, and tourists from around the world boost our economy as they visit to appreciate these treasures, where huge, moss-covered trees draw millions of eyes and camera lenses. As beautiful as that moss is and no …
Moss Growing on Your Roof Can Create Costly Repairs Read More »
As a homeowner, you have a lot to take care of and maintain in order to keep both the interior and exterior of your home in great shape. You have many obvious things on your list, such as lawn care, roof repair, HVAC maintenance, appliance upkeep, and more. You know how important it is to …
